M4.5 earthquake — 36 km SE of Sulangan, Philippines
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 36 km SE of Sulangan, Philippines on Jul 31, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.1 km |
| Coordinates | 10.746, 126.098 |
| Time | Jul 31, 23:36 UTC |
| Location | 36 km SE of Sulangan, Philippines |
| USGS event ID | us6000thcu |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 152 km | Aug 21, 09:22 UTC | 1 km N of Alegria, Philippines |
| M5.0 | 160 km | Aug 22, 04:44 UTC | 6 km S of Kitcharao, Philippines |
| M5.2 | 177 km | Aug 21, 09:12 UTC | 19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.